Author: Kyle Burbank

  • Aspiration Announces New Online Accounts, Features

    Aspiration Announces New Online Accounts, Features

    Editor’s note: Aspiration has made even more changes recently, including adjusting the amount you’ll need to deposit monthly in order to earn interest on your account balance. For more information, check out my full review. Lately I’ve been going through a lot of the reviews I’ve written for both Money@30 and Dyer News and making…

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  • Is Attempting Your Own Taxes Worth It?

    Is Attempting Your Own Taxes Worth It?

    Considering that we’re now more than halfway through February (and it looks as though the IRS will be staying open from here on out), it’s time to start thinking about taxes. Honestly, I’m actually kind of excited to do my taxes this year as I have a feeling I’ll be getting a portion of my…

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  • Is the Digital Nomad RVer Lifestyle Right for You?

    Is the Digital Nomad RVer Lifestyle Right for You?

    Have you ever thought about spending your life on the road, making a living while riding on four wheels? If so, you’re certainly not alone. According to the RV Industry Association, more than one million Americans live full-time in their recreational vehicles. And while not all of those individuals are digital nomads, remote workers are…

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  • Is it Time to Jump Off the Wells Fargo Wagon?

    Is it Time to Jump Off the Wells Fargo Wagon?

    Over the past few years, Wells Fargo has certainly not generated the most positive headlines. After it was discovered that bank employees had opened more than a million additional accounts that customers never requested or knew about, the company launched an entire apology campaign that declared the bank had been “re-established in 2018.” Unfortunately for…

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  • Two Big Ways to Master Your Money and Live the Life You Want

    Two Big Ways to Master Your Money and Live the Life You Want

    I suppose my work life has always been kind of strange. Sure, the whole movie theatre management job wasn’t that out there (although getting paid to screen movies is fairly unique), but I ended up leaving that job and becoming a paid extra in films and TV shows for several years after that. It was…

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  • Why I’m Switching to T-Mobile

    Why I’m Switching to T-Mobile

    I distinctly remember the day I signed up for AT&T. It was 2009 and I had just woken up to find my Palm Treo nonresponsive. Rather than try to plead some sort of case for replacement to my then-carrier Sprint, I headed down to my local Apple Store and purchased an iPhone 3G — which…

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  • Frugal Valentine’s Day Date Ideas to Save You Both Money

    Frugal Valentine’s Day Date Ideas to Save You Both Money

    Ultimately what’s important is making time to spend with your loved one and showing them how much you appreciate them. That said checkout these fun Valentine’s Day ideas that won’t break your wallet.

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  • Parallel Profits: Is it a Potential Side Hustle Opportunity?

    Parallel Profits: Is it a Potential Side Hustle Opportunity?

    Being a personal finance blogger who often writes about side hustles and other money-making opportunities, I’ll have people ask me about specific gigs or companies they come across to get my opinion. Earlier this week, a friend of mine sent me a link to an upcoming program called Parallel Profits. Apparently, the two founders Steven…

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  • Make a Mistake Booking Your Flight? There May Still Be Hope

    Make a Mistake Booking Your Flight? There May Still Be Hope

    I have some exciting news to share: my wife and I will be heading back to visit Hong Kong this spring! This business trip will include a stop in Atlanta and a 14.5 hour flight to Incheon, South Korea before we land in Hong Kong to cover the opening of the new Ant-Man and The…

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  • Next Steps in Investing: Playing the Long Game and Choosing the Best Options

    Next Steps in Investing: Playing the Long Game and Choosing the Best Options

    During this past year, I finally started investing. Well, let me rephrase that — I started investing aside from a 401(k) or IRA. After dabbling a bit with Acorns, I started investing directly in individual stocks using Robinhood (and recently earning free stocks via Bumped). However, as 2019 gets underway, I’ve been thinking about upping…

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  • How to Find the Best Starbucks Locations on the Las Vegas Strip

    How to Find the Best Starbucks Locations on the Las Vegas Strip

    I don’t know how I never noticed it before, but Las Vegas is expensive! While part of me still associates the Strip with $9.99 prime rib specials and free self-parking, it seems those days are gone. Instead, I’ve found myself amazed at how much my week-long stay here in Vegas while covering CES is costing…

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  • I Bought a Mattress in a Box — How’s It Working Out for Me?

    I Bought a Mattress in a Box — How’s It Working Out for Me?

    I’ve known for a very long time that my wife and I were due for a new mattress. We nearly purchased one when we got married in 2013 as the one I had was inherited from a condo my dad purchased circa 2007 — and who knows how long it had been there prior. Cut…

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